I'm a natural redhead, and its currently long. I fancied a change of hair cut/length, so asked hubby his thoughts-he says he thinks I would look fab with it it short-which is fine as I had it really short for years, but also to have it coloured ice/platinum blonde! My sisters are naturaly blonde,so I have nothing against the colour-but its really bothering me and I dont know why! Any ideas as to why changing the colour fills me with dread ? People have always complimented me on my hair, but I've worn blonde wigs for shoots in the past and always looked good-so I know it suits me, but I am ultra reluctant to dye it for real - why do I have such a hang up with it?
2006-11-09 21:53:27 · 28 answers · asked by jo t 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Hair
just do it
2006-11-09 21:55:11 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi all, Im Jo's husband. I just wanted to say that I dont want Jo to change - I love her with all my heart and fancy her like crazy too - its just that shes been uuming and aahhing for literaly years now as what to to with her hair, she asked me my thoughts and as I have seen her in a Pet Shop Boys video wearing a blond marilyn Monroe style wig and she looked awsome, the colour really suited her face and her colouring. Every time she has a style done shes happy for a little bit but gets unsatisfied pretty quickly with it so I figured maybe something a bit more of an impactive difference as it suits her so much that way (by the way - I really do not fancy Jo's sisters its just that they all have the same colouring). My logic is that she has the luck to have the sort of gorge face that can carry pretty much anything off and you only live once - if she doesnt like it she can grow it out and at least she will know for certain - not "reckon" whether or not its for her. We have been together for over ten years and I hope to be together forever so in the grand scheme of things her hair colour is perfect for me whatever colour she goes its just worth a change for a bit of fun for now and she is proven to look great with it - whats the harm? If she doesnt - well no bit thing as she looks gorgeous anyhow!!!!
2006-11-10 19:00:37 · answer #2 · answered by heath 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you should trust your instincts and just get it cut for now - that way you can have a chat with the hairdresser about the process of changing your hair colour (of which I envy you!) and to assess any potential problems there may be.
I'm a great believer in sticking to what nature gave you. I've dyed my hair in the past (naturally dark brown with aubern tones) but, for the past 5 years have left it natural, depsite the greys coming through now - I've been suprised by the compliments I've received - "Oh, doesn't it suit you!"
You are lucky enough to have one of the most beautiful hair colours there is, so think carefully about it, as it may not be all you expected. And imagine the maintenance!!
2006-11-09 22:05:20 · answer #3 · answered by Roxy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People generally suit their natural hair colour especially red heads because you prob have the skin colouring to suit. Could you not get your hairdresser to dye it a more natural blonde before progressing to platinum? Or you could just go for it and have it dyed back if you hate it. Apparently the brain takes 2 weeks to adjust to new looks so give it a chance anyway!
2006-11-09 21:58:17 · answer #4 · answered by xxx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well my hair has been just about every colour - blond was my least favourite but red is the best - everyone I see says how gorgeous it looks now & I really envy natural redheads. Maybe you could just get yours cut short for starters then see how you feel. I had mine cut like Victoria Beckham's new style (only without the long stringy front bits) and am really pleased with it.
Why do something you don't feel at all comfortable with - it's you not your husband has to walk round with it..
2006-11-09 22:04:09 · answer #5 · answered by crosbie 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Changing you hair colour or hair style is a major trauma I think it goes alongside moving house and changing your job. Its because if you don't like it your stuck with it I had a really bad haircut once and I wouldn't go out for weeks I was practically suicidal I couldn't stop crying. If your going shorter go in stages just have a bit off at a time, such drastic change of colour will require a lot of maintenance can you be bothered? or afford it?
2006-11-09 22:07:01 · answer #6 · answered by bez 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Personally I don't know why anyone would change from being a rare gorgeous redhead to a common blond.
Maybe you feel your husband isn't totally satisfied with with you or something that is going on with your marriage so he approves a hair color change as a way of having a different woman without really having a different wife. You also mentioned your sisters, so have you ever felt that your husband was attracted to one of them because they are blonds?
If you feel uncomfortable about coloring your hair, then don't do it. Or if you want to test the waters, have some lighter streaks put in to see how you feel about it.
2006-11-09 22:05:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are obviously comfortable with who you are, and used to how you look. By the way, most would kill for red hair. It is so beautiful on women. I don't blame you for feeling this way. Why would you want to damage your perfectly healthy hair? In order to turn red hair blonde, you need to lift your color. Any lifting color is the most damaging. Further, there will be a day that you DO need to dye your hair to cover grey... So why start now... It's bound to happen that you will have the best of both worlds eventually. In the mean time, you need to feel comfortable with yourself above all. Tell your husband, that you will be addicted to hair color every four weeks when you go grey, and right now you are enjoying the low maintenance of your color, and that you like it. Hope this helps
2006-11-09 22:44:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Whatever you do - do NOT change your hair... YOU WILL BE SORRY IF YOU DO.
As you said - you have donned a wig for certain occasions... You can always go short and blonde - but it will take a bloody long time to grow back to your gorgeous long red hair that you have now.
Maybe hubby has the hots for blondes???? A certain blonde??? Dont change your hair colour - this aint the solution to this particular problem at the moment........
2006-11-09 21:58:31 · answer #9 · answered by Pooroldpossum 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i reakon it is because you have always been this way i was scared to change mine to if you think that blonde will suit you better than go for it but just make sure you get it done from a pro red is hard to change to blonde, and i will worn you now blonde is very high maintenance it costs a lot to keep!!
2006-11-09 22:00:03 · answer #10 · answered by understandingmeanssolution 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reddish tone of my hair makes me look yellowy and washed out. So I like to dye my hair a darker, not lighter, color. Maybe you experience something similar.
Perhaps you should not dye the hair while feeling anxious; that is a good way to develop a reaction to the dye.
2006-11-09 21:56:21 · answer #11 · answered by *babydoll* 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋